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ICC board fail to reach consensus on Manohar's replacement

ICC board fail to reach consensus on Manohar's replacement

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The ICC Board of Directors meeting on Monday ended up being a damp squib after they failed to reach consensus over Shashank Manohar's replacement as the next chairman of cricket's global governing body.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

Dravid tells Kohli to complete one major unfinished business...

Dravid tells Kohli to complete one major unfinished business...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The 51-year-old Dravid's tenure as Head Coach ended with this T20 World Cup triumph. Dravid was appointed India coach in 2021.

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for ICC chairman, a post vacated by India's Shashank Manohar after two terms in July this year.

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Manu Sawhney will step down with immediate effect, four months after he was sent on leave following an investigation into his style of working.

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams

ICC does not like dispute between India and South Africa: Richardson

ICC does not like dispute between India and South Africa: Richardson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council does not like the current dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA), ICC chief executive Dave Richardson said.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Welcoming ICC's move to defer a decision on its governance and financial revamp plan, former president Ehsan Mani has insisted on increasing the number of Executive committee members from five to seven so that the 'the Big 3' do not have a veto on any matter.

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India to face West Indies, South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won't be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are.'

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock and ex England batter Janette Brittin will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame before the T20 World Cup final gets underway here on Sunday.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

WTC final: Gill, Umesh in India's 15-member squad

WTC final: Gill, Umesh in India's 15-member squad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Shubman Gill is all set to open with Rohit Sharma after he was named in India's 15-man squad for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, in Southampton, from June 18.

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will on Thursday review contingency plans for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and discuss ways to re-start the sport once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the governing body said on Monday. The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket's flagship event scheduled to begin on October 18 in Geelong.

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The International Cricket Council introduced a minimum age policy for players, stating the cricketer must be 15 years or older to be eligible to play international cricket.

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, build on the outskirts of the city, will make its international debut on Sunday. Organising an international match in a smaller centre does have its fair share of challenges but host MPCA is ready despite a few hiccups.

How suspended Sri Lanka Cricket will curb political interference

How suspended Sri Lanka Cricket will curb political interference

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Suspended by the ICC for "political interference", Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will soon introduce a new law to curb meddling of any sorts by people with considerable influence in the corridors of power.

BCCI seek 1 months' time from ICC for final call on WT20

BCCI seek 1 months' time from ICC for final call on WT20

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The senior state association member said there is also a tax rebate issue which is still an ongoing process.

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara hailed India's 15-member side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and called it an "extremely strong" squad.

Lorgat, Patel meet at ICC Chief Executives' gathering

Lorgat, Patel meet at ICC Chief Executives' gathering

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel met with Cricket South Africa CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday, on the sidelines of the ICC Chief Executives' meet in Dubai.

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

ICC finds ex-SL player Lokuhettige guilty of match fixing

ICC finds ex-SL player Lokuhettige guilty of match fixing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Former Sri Lanka pacer Dilhara Lokuhettige was charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in November 2019 for his involvement in match-fixing during a T20 tournament in UAE in 2017, where a Sri Lankan team participated.

More trouble brews as South Africa board members resign

More trouble brews as South Africa board members resign

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

CSA has been battling governance issues with a damning internal report providing a long list of concerns about the actions of various staff members.

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

This year's T20 World Cup will likely be held in Australia in 2022 as India doesn't want to swap its 2021 hosting rights with Cricket Australia as of now.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former captain, Younis Khan has said that had Bob Woolmer, the late national head coach, been alive the country's cricket would have reached great heights.

'I did not want to play domestic cricket': Dhawan

'I did not want to play domestic cricket': Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he didn't have the "inspiration" left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side and that was the reason why he chose to retire from the game last month.

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The flamboyant Yuvraj Singh reckons India could break their ICC trophy drought if they play to their strengths rather than "thinking of where the opposition is going to harm us" in the T20 World Cup, as there is no dearth of skills and self-belief in the squad.

'Kohli will continue to contribute as a player and senior member'

'Kohli will continue to contribute as a player and senior member'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that Virat Kohli will continue to contribute as a player and senior member in the T20s as well.

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup postponement

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup postponement

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The International Cricket Council on Thursday deferred a decision on all agenda items, including the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia, till June 10. The World Cup is scheduled from October 18 to November 15 but there is intense speculation about the event being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and the window being used by the currently suspended IPL.

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Choudhary was barred by the CoA from attending ICC meeting but participated in the policy-decision voting on the invitation of Shashank Manohar-led global body.

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.

Afghanistan pack in T20 WC squad with all-rounders

Afghanistan pack in T20 WC squad with all-rounders

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad will join Rashid and Nabi in Afghanistan's formidable spin attack, which is likely to be key to their performance in the 20-team tournament.

India should make ICC more democratic: PCB chief

India should make ICC more democratic: PCB chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Newly appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan wants cricketing "powerhouse" India to encourage "democracy" in the functioning of the ICC after being forced to let BCCI have the control of the governing body along with England and Australia.

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Tax exemption for future global cricket events in India has once again become a bone of contention between the BCCI and ICC as the former gears up to host the 2021 T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup in 2023. The ICC and BCCI have had a long standing feud on tax exemptions since the 2016 World T20 in India.